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Windows 7: Internet Explorer Folder stuck on Desktop

Hi,
By mistake I dragged the Internet Explorer folder to the Desktop and now I can't get it off the desktop. This is not the link to open IE but a folder with 2 sub folders (en-us and SCROLL) plus 18 files.
It functions just like Windows Explorer. When I click on it I can browse my entire computer the same as if I was in Windows Explorer.
I have a new Dell Vostro Computer that I just started up yesterday. It has Windows 7 Professional and IE 9.
When this happened IE in the tray would not do anything and I had to drag a copy back to the tray.
Now everything seems to work ok but I would like to remove the IE Folder from my desktop. It is not the normal e shaped icon but a folder icon.
I have tried everything and I cannot get it off the desktop. I'm logged on as Admin. I know you cannot delete IE. I don't want to do that I just want it removed from the desktop.
I could probably restore my system but I have already installed Visual Studio and other software so I don't want to do that.
Does anyone know how to solve this?
Thanks

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